Tudors Experience Day Workshop

Classroom Adventures

Step into the 16th century, into the world of the Tudors. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne and the country is looking prosperous.

On the ground it can be a different story; for many, life can be hard and gruelling. Being rich though isn't all it’s cracked up to be, as your life is only comfortable for as long as you can keep your head on your shoulders.

You will need help if you want to navigate the muddy winding streets of the 16th century in safety.

Meet Christopher, he is a playwright, and he will be your guide to the time of the Tudors where the Wheel of Fortune is always turning!

Being a playwright means that Christopher is able to engage with members of society from all manner of classes, from the starving poor to the fancy-pants rich!

If you are really lucky then you will get to go to school. Going to school is a privilege not afforded to many at this time and so getting an education makes you stand out among the rest.

Disease and illness are rife and can sweep through the country with hardly any warning. If you do get sick though, it's good to know that you have options. None of these options are free though, but even if you can afford to go to the doctor, would you even want to?

While moving around, try to stay in groups, there are thieves and bandits lying in wait for unsuspecting and ill-prepared travellers. If those thieves get caught though, the punishment could be quite severe. In the absence of modern leisurely conveniences, you may like to head on down to the marketplace with your family and watch some of that punishment being administered. For many (not least the prisoner) it can be quite the day out!

So, prepare yourself, for the time of the Tudors!

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West

What activities are available during this school workshop?

In our Tudors Experience Day pupils will:

- Discover some of the "interesting" ways that our ancestors cured their ills!
- Meet the monarchs
- Re-enact the Battle of Bosworth
- Learn how to deal with criminals in our Crime and Punishment section
- Go to a 16th century school and see how different the learning experience is from their own
- Get to see and handle a variety of historical replicas
- Play real Tudor games

Plus more...

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Monarchs Workshop

In our Tudors Experience Day children will "Meet the Monarchs" early on in the day. Discovering who's who and how they are all linked.

Children will be able to volunteer to represent all of the characters to make the story of the Tudor dynasty digestible and easy to understand.

From King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I, and everyone in between, discover the story of coronations, conquest through battle, plots to overthrow and more besides!

Elizabethans Workshop

Our Tudors Experience Day is set in the time of our soveriegn monarch, Queen Elizabeth I, the last ruler of the Tudor Dynasty.

In this day children get the experience various aspects of the day-to-day life for people in the time of the Tudors; from medicine, to crime and punishment; from the rich to the poor.

Drama Workshop

In our Tudors Experience Day, children have the opportunity to "be part of the story" as they role-play and act out stories and historical events throughout the day.

Participation is light-hearted and fast paced as the difference scenes and activities weave throughout the day.

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Henry VII Crime and Punishment Henry VIII

In our Tudors experience day, step into the world of the Tudors.

Discover the kings and queens from this most famous British dynasty.

Discover also, the day-day lives of normal people and their real lived experience.

In this day you will learn how society-maintained law and order, and what was in store for those who stepped out of line.

If you have a really strong stomach, then you might take a trip to the doctors. See some of the instruments, and how they were used.

This day covers a wide spectrum of life in the time of the Tudors.

What size groups do we cater for?

Our Tudors Experience Day is aimed at mainstream schools from 1 - 4 form entry (30 - 120 children).

We can cater to pretty much any size group. We just need a clear hall with enough space for all of the children, us and our equipment, and enough room to move around with the activities.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all.

Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all. Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation. You must also be aware that we will be bringing various props and equipment with us that are integral to the content of the day. Many of these can cause injury if used incorrectly. Therefore, safety and safeguarding is of upmost concern and we may not be able to deliver a day if behaviour is dangerous or staffing levels are insufficient.

Anything else?

In order to deliver our exciting Tudors Experience Day, we simply require the following:

- secure onsite parking (either in a car park or on a playground)
- a clear hall with two trestle tables
- sufficient staffing to be with the children for the duration of the day

Who are Classroom Adventures?

Classroom Adventures has been providing educational experiences and events since 2016. Its members have varied backgrounds and interests including: organ building, biomedical science, furniture making, vaccine development, historical re-enactment, Morris dancing and more...